Orderly salary in North Carolina
What orderlies earn in North Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$38,680$18.60 per hour
vs U.S.+1%U.S. median $38,290
Middle half earn$37,780 – $39,840Top 10%: $46,230+
Jobs1,7301.04× the U.S. concentration
Orderly pay in North Carolina cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $38,690 | $18.60 | 410 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $37,930 | $18.23 | 190 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $37,000 | $17.79 | 190 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $39,680 | $19.08 | 100 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $33,010 | $15.87 | 70 |
| Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $33,570 | $16.14 | 30 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $38,680 | $18.60 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in North Carolina
Orderly pay in similar states
Massachusetts · $38,970 New Jersey · $38,670 Idaho · $38,650 Indiana · $38,540 North Dakota · $38,240 Maryland · $38,210
Other healthcare salaries in North Carolina
Registered Nurses · $84,350 Nursing Assistants · $38,460 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $31,240 Medical Assistants · $45,140 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,530 Physicians, All Other · $260,330 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,650 Dental Assistants · $50,380 Pharmacists · $138,860 Nurse Practitioners · $128,990 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,450
Questions
How much does an orderly make in North Carolina?
Orderlies in North Carolina earned a median of $38,680 a year ($18.60 an hour) in May 2025, 1% more than the national median of $38,290. The middle half earned $37,780 to $39,840.
Where in North Carolina do orderlies earn the most?
Among areas in North Carolina, pay was highest in Greensboro-High Point, NC at $39,680.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.